The airplane was destroyed by an impact with terrain at 2035 Central time following an in-flight encounter with weather while maneuvering. The non-Instrument-rated Private pilot and his two passenger were fatally injured. Night instrument conditions prevailed. At approximately 2032, the pilot reported that he was descending to 2500 for avoid clouds at his altitude. ATC advised they were showing him at 1700 feet and asked if he needed assistance. The pilot said he needed to turn south and was advised of an airport six miles northwest. Radio and radar communications were lost at that time.
January 2, 2007, Armstrong, Texas, Cessna 172H
The airplane was destroyed by an impact with terrain at 2035 Central time following an in-flight encounter with weather while maneuvering. The non-Instrument-rated Private pilot and his two passenger were fatally injured. Night instrument conditions prevailed. At approximately 2032, the pilot reported that he was descending to 2500 for avoid clouds at his altitude.
Key Takeaways:
- A non-instrument-rated private pilot and two passengers were fatally injured when their airplane crashed after an in-flight encounter with weather in night instrument conditions.
- The pilot reported descending to avoid clouds, but ATC observed the aircraft at a lower altitude, suggesting potential disorientation.
- Radio and radar contact were lost shortly after the pilot requested to turn south and was advised of a nearby airport, leading to the aircraft's destruction by impact with terrain.
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